• Work for a leading not-for-profit organisation
• Excellent opportunity for a skilled Administration Assistant to make a positive impact
• Flexible part-time role (19 to 22.8 hours per week)

Stretch-A-Family (SAF) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Sydney, NSW. SAF has been providing out-of-home care for young people since 1977. We are an accredited out-of-home care organisation providing foster care and residential care under the framework of the Permanency Support Program. We are a leading provider in the delivery of programs and services with a strong therapeutic base and are held in high regard in the sector.

About the role:

The Administration Assistant provides general administrative support to the Permanency Support Program team. The Administration Assistant is responsible for maintaining confidential and time sensitive materials and will have an ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner. The Administration Assistant relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

About you:

To succeed in the role, you will have the following experience, attributes and capabilities:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised and part of a team
• Strong customer service skills and enthusiastic about helping others
• Good organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work in line with SAF values, having an approachable and non-judgmental attitude
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• A flexible person willing to work in an ever-changing environment that prioritises the needs of children and young people in care

The position is a flexible part-time role (19 to 22.8 hours per week) and is based in Marrickville. SAF encourages people from Aboriginal and CALD backgrounds to apply.

SAF has a great culture so we are looking for someone who will fit well into our team by having a positive attitude, strong relationship building skills and a passion for creating better, safer futures for children, young people and families.

SAF offers a flexible, supportive and family orientated work environment and an attractive remuneration package including PBI salary packaging options.

More information about SAF can be found at https://stretchafamily.com.au/